Systems Administrator Engineer - Cloud & Automation

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automation solutions that eliminate repetitive manual work across infrastructure, identity, and Microsoft 365 services.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision, configure, and govern cloud and on-premises resources in a repeatable, auditable way.
• Build automation and integrations using the Microsoft Graph API to streamline identity, licensing, Teams, Exchange, and SharePoint operations.
• Author and maintain PowerShell scripts and runbooks to automate provisioning, reporting, lifecycle management, and remediation tasks.
• Design, implement, and operate Microsoft cloud solutions including Azure services (compute, networking, storage, monitoring), Entra ID (access controls, roles, MFA, conditional access), and Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, Viva Engage, SharePoint).
• Configure and maintain Windows Server environments across cloud and on-premises, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS.
• Maintain the security, compliance, disaster recovery readiness, and performance of cloud and on-premises services.
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and eliminate them through automation rather than repeated manual resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Application Support, Data, PMO) to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Must-Have: 7+ years of experience in cloud technologies, automation, and infrastructure engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform for Azure resource deployment and governance.
• Proven experience working with Microsoft Graph API to build automation, reporting, and integrations across Entra, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Exchange.
• Strong PowerShell scripting expertise, including modules, advanced functions, and error handling.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Azure Automation, Logic Apps, or Azure Functions.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Entra (Azure AD), including virtual machines, networking, storage, security, monitoring, identity management, MFA, and conditional access.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security principles, and governance models.
• Demonstrated operational mindset, with a track record of reducing manual effort, ticket volume, or process cycle time through automation.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Experience with Windows Server and desktop environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Administration experience with the Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, including roles and security integration with Power BI and data services.
• Knowledge of cloud licensing, cost management, and optimization strategies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control, including Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for IaC and script deployments.
• Relevant certifications such as: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102) and ITIL 4 Foundation.